Do Hurricanes Hit Mazatlan?

Only two other intense hurricanes struck Mazatlan during the period of record: Hurricane Olivia (1975), which hit the city with winds of 115 miles per hour (185 km/h), and a storm in 1957. However, Hurricane Tico (1983) moved ashore very near the city as a major hurricane.

Can you swim in the ocean at Mazatlan?

Mazatlán is mainly a beach destination and everyone coming here should swim in the Pacific Ocean – but when you do you'll run the risk of getting stung by a jellyfish. ... The jellyfish here are small, and if you get stung it will hurt, but otherwise you don't run any other risk.

Do hurricanes hit Mexico?

Hurricanes can arrive in Mexico anytime from late spring to late autumn, although most years, hurricane-force storms will usually appear later in the summer or early autumn. ... Strong storms will bring high winds and may cause structural damage along the coasts.